Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Unwanted paint can be recycled for a fee at businesses such as, Stericycle Specialty Waste Solutions. Please call 602-276-7602 for more information.

Paint may also be disposed of as trash AFTER it has been hardened. To harden paint; add paint hardener (may be purchased at home improvement stores) or, clay cat litter to the paint, leave the paint can open and let it dry. When paint is dry, leave the lid off and dispose of in your regular trash.

The county transfer stations do not take any type of light bulbs. Companies such as, Batteries Plus Bulbs, recycle a number of items including batteries and light bulbs. Please contact the nearest location, fees may apply.

Small camping propane tanks (Coleman) may be thrown away in the trash AFTER the tank has been properly emptied. Larger tanks for home gas grills may NOT be thrown away in the trash. For alternative ideas please use the following link.http://www.amerigas.com/exchange/consumer/disposal.aspx